My Bouquet of life with kids, making, baking, sewing, crochet and all things vintage ofcourse

Thursday, 24 October 2013

Crochet Arm Warmers

This week I was determined to have a go at crocheting some arm warmers with some kinda shell stitch, so without a pattern and my trusty Handbook of Crochet Stitches I set to work using this lovely Rowan Tweed Aran that I've had in my stash for quite some time now and I figured 50g would do the job, but oh how wrong I was, half way through the second arm warmer my yarn ran out, isn't this just the most frustrating thing ever??!, but did that stop her? NO NO NO! for she 'cried ooh and whoop and wheee come and see oh ha-ha-hee' she's having fun delving in her stash to see what other goodies she can find oh ha-ha-hee (oh Tony Milton I blame your brilliant book 'Down by the Cool of the pool'). So yes she, who was me found some lovely Twilleys Freedom Wool, oh boy and how I love this stuff. I used it a great deal when I started crocheting, it is super soft and thick and I love the depth and lushness of this lovely Icelandic wool.

Once I had figured out just what I needed to do with the first attempt of working with Tweed, it was plain sailing and actually quite an easy pair of 'mitts' to throw together. I worked the second pair a little longer in the arms, because I prefer them to be both hand and arm warmers and I also think they look rather trendy a wee bit longer. This wool worked up a dream and I love how it shows the shape and pattern of this beautiful close scallop stitch.

This is the finished arm warmer in Tweed, it is really lovely and thick and I am sure it will be super cosy to wear in the colder months, but my favourite by far is the Twilleys, not just because I absolutely love the colour, but because I love the texture and definition of the stitch.

I am super happy with how they have turned out and I will be making a few more of these for my stall at the end of November. Joining in today with Marianne from Ladybird Diaries and Chrissie from Chrissie Craft for the weekly CAL. Wishing you all a very happy and creative week.

32 comments:

They are gorgeous and I bet they are so warm too. I am not able to follow a crocheting pattern no matter how hard I try. I think I probably need to go to a class or something, it just baffles me as I try to read them.

This made me giggle as I think I am a little the same. I often think it is just because I like doing what I want to do rather than what the pattern tells me, but maybe it is just because it is gibberish half of the time :-) xoxo

Hi Hannapat, I absolutely love your armwarmers, the tweed are lovely but I'm with you, my favorite are the Twilleys, the stitch definition is gorgeous. The picnic blanket on your header was my first crochet project and I still love it as much as when I first made it. Enjoy the rest of the week. Deb x

Your hands look very cozy! I love the pattern - it's crazy how much yarn a shell pattern eats up, I found the same when making that baby blanket over the summer. Good save with the other yarn! I need to check out this Twilley stuff... Chrissie xxx

Hannapat these are just stunning - you are so clever and I adore the colours. Have a wonderful weekend Hannapat - sadly shall miss the Treacle Fair on Sunday as the little peeps are coming to stay and I have to pick them up - hope to catch up soon though, can't wait to meet up with you. Big hugs to you HannapatDorothy:-)xxxxxxxxxxxx

You've done a fab job with them Hannapat - how clever you are - I love the shell pattern and the lovely soft yarn you used, and I really enjoyed your poetic outburst too, so light-hearted and happ-happ-happy!Have a great weekend lovely!Warm hugs, Joy xoxo

Isn't it wonderful when you are able to create something without a pattern? I just always feel so good when I am able to do this and I'm sure you do too. The mitts look very warm and cosy. I've never used any myself but they seem to be quite popular. I may give them a try some time. Enjoy your weekend. xx

How cute are these!!?? I feel very privileged to have my very own pair of C&C mittens too. I'm dreaming of the days when it will be cold enough to wear them. I've had a bit of a rough week here, heart stuff & just feeling "ME-ish" in general. I hope your week is going okay? Much love. Xx

They are brilliant... well done. The ones in MM are knitted, do you knit? I'm not sure I've seen any knitting on your blog. Anyway, have a lovely weekend. It's hubbies birthday today and we are going to Manchester. it's raining so he will no doubt be swanning around in his new scarf! I asked him if he wanted matching mittens (I'm not advanced enough in crochet for gloves) and he said a big fat no!!

Wow! They are lovely! And no ways would I be able to do that without a pattern! Mind you, perhaps not even with a pattern,haha. The colour is divine. The pale grey one. Shows up the lovely shell pattern. Well done!

Monthly Mand-a-long Grab Button

Etsy Shop

Weekly Bake

Liebster Award Nomination

Follow this blog with bloglovin

Follow by Email

Something about me

Welcome to Cosmos and Cotton, I am so pleased you have stopped by and I hope you enjoy your time here. For this blog I am using Hannapat, the name my Mother called me when I was growing up and it holds a very special place in my heart. I am so blessed that we have a special bond. She has inspired me throughout my life and continue to do so even whilst being on the other side of the world.
I am happily married to a husband I adore and we have two wonderful children whom bring so much joy to our lives. I love spending time with them and being part of the journey in life. I love filling my days with moments of making or creating. I enjoy thrifting and finding little gems and there is nothing more rewarding than finding some old tat and turning it into something beautiful. A year and a half ago I started crocheting and it's fair to say that I am completely hooked!! I just wish there was more time to put yarn around my hook.
This blog is a diary of my life and I hope to share some fun and wonderful moments with you all. I have been so inspired by creative spirits and their blogs over the years and I hope I can return the favour. Hannapat